Understanding different types of vegetarianism
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By Paula Carnogoy
What is a vegetarian? On the surface, that sounds like an easy question. A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat. But where exactly do you draw the line? Is fish or other seafood considered to be meat? What about eggs and dairy products? These and similar questions can lead to some confusion over what exactly constitutes a vegetarian diet.
Broadly speaking, the following are the most common terms applied to vegetarians:
Vegetarians
Most people who describe themselve...
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